Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated
- Assets
- $660.0
- Revenue
- $233.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Salem, OR
- Founding
- 03/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2017
- EIN
- 36-4647096
Organization Overview
Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated is located in Salem, OR. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2017, Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2017, Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated generated $233.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $156.2k during the year ending 12/2017. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (17.5%) per year over the past 3 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMON SENSE OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE AREA OF GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LITIGATION FOR THE GREATER GOOD
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin L Mannix President | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Glenn Pelikan Secretary-Treas | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Wayne Brady Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jim Thompson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,500 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $230,799 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $233,299 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $632 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $233,933 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $11,571 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $29,283 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $3,832 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,495 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $450 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $3,280 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,634 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $21,825 |
| All other expenses | $7,426 |
| Total functional expenses | $156,159 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $660 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,788 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $70,417 |
| Total liabilities | $99,205 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | -$98,545 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Common Sense For Oregon Incorporated has recieved totaling $40,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Oregon Pathfinder Lake Oswego, OR | | $20,000 |
Oregon Pathfinder Lake Oswego, OR | | $20,000 |
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